The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish an emergency cot sleeping program in West Hawaiʻi. The RFP is part of ongoing efforts to expand emergency shelter capacity and respond to community needs related to homelessness.

The RFP seeks a qualified provider to operate the program, offering a safe, low-barrier, overnight shelter for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The program will operate nightly and provide supervised cot sleeping accommodations, meals, hygiene access, and secure space for personal belongings, along with connections to housing navigation, outreach, and supportive services.

The selected provider will be responsible for securing an appropriate site, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and delivering services in a manner that promotes safety, dignity, and respect for all participants.

This initiative is funded through the County’s Homelessness and Housing Fund.

Interested providers may submit questions through May 15 and final proposals must be submitted by 4 p.m. on June 2.

Full details, including eligibility requirements and submission instructions, are available at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hawaiicounty/projects/258395.